Carlton death: Victoria Police arrest man after body found at Cardigan Street apartment complex

Victoria Police have arrested a man after officers found a dead body at an apartment complex in Carlton in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to a Cardigan Street residence about 1.45am, where they found a person dead inside the complex.

Homicide Squad detectives have established a crime scene and launched an investigation as they work to identify the deceased person.

Police later arrested a 60-year-old man near the complex. He is assisting the force with their inquiries.

Anyone with information that could help police with their investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.